An up-and-down franchise, if there ever was one, the Los Angeles Rams have gone through many names and iterations. And their success, too, has been just as diverse. Overall, how have the Rams fared in the playoffs since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger?
Los Angeles Rams Playoff Appearances and Results by Year
- 2024
- Wild Card: Win 27-9 vs. Vikings
- 2023
- Wild Card: Lost 24-23 vs. Lions
- 2021
- Wild Card: Won 34-11 vs. Cardinals
- Divisional Round: Won 30-27 vs. Buccaneers
- Conference Championship: Won 20-17 vs. 49ers
- Super Bowl: Won 23-20 vs. Bengals
- 2020
- Wild Card: Won 30-20 vs. Seahawks
- Divisional Round: Lost 32-18 vs. Packers
- 2018
- Divisional Round: Won 30-22 vs. Cowboys
- Conference Championship: Won 26-23 vs. Saints
- Super Bowl: Lost 13-3 vs. Patriots
- 2017
- Wild Card: Lost 26-13 vs. Falcons
- 2004
- Wild Card: Won 27-20 vs. Seahawks
- Divisional Round: Lost 47-17 vs. Falcons
- 2003
- Divisional Round: Lost 29-23 vs. Panthers
- 2001
- Divisional Round: Won 45-17 vs. Packers
- Conference Championship: Won 29-24 vs. Eagles
- Super Bowl: Lost 20-17 vs. Patriots
- 2000
- Wild Card: Lost 31-28 vs. Saints
- 1999
- Divisional Round: Won 49-37 vs. Vikings
- Conference Championship: Won 11-6 vs. Buccaneers
- Super Bowl: Won 23-16 vs. Titans
- 1989
- Wild Card: Won 21-7 vs. Eagles
- Divisional Round: Won 19-13 vs. Giants
- Conference Championship: Lost 30-3 vs. 49ers
- 1988
- Wild Card: Lost 28-17 vs. Vikings
- 1986
- Wild Card: Lost 19-7 vs. Washington
- 1985
- Divisional Round: Won 20-0 vs. Cowboys
- Conference Championship: Lost 24-0 vs. Bears
- 1984
- Wild Card: Lost 13-6 vs. Giants
- 1983
- Wild Card: Won 24-17 vs. Cowboys
- Divisional Round: Lost 51-7 vs. Washington
- 1980
- Wild Card: Lost 34-13 vs. Cowboys
- 1979
- Divisional Round: Won 21-19 vs. Cowboys
- Conference Championship: Won 9-0 vs. Buccaneers
- Super Bowl: Lost 31-19 vs. Steelers
- 1978
- Divisional Round: Won 34-10 vs. Vikings
- Conference Championship: Lost 28-0 vs. Cowboys
- 1977
- Divisional Round: Lost 14-7 vs. Vikings
- 1976
- Divisional Round: Won 14-12 vs. Cowboys
- Conference Championship: Lost 24-13 vs. Vikings
- 1975
- Divisional Round: Won 32-23 vs. Cardinals
- Conference Championship: Lost 37-7 vs. Cowboys
- 1974
- Divisional Round: Won 19-10 vs. Washington
- Conference Championship: Lost 14-10 vs. Vikings
- 1973
- Divisional Round: Lost 27-16 vs. Cowboys
Rams Playoff History FAQ
One of the longest-tenured franchises in the sport, the Rams have gone through many iterations with success following them at nearly every level. However, their incredible peaks, like “The Greatest Show on Turf,” also had some incredible drops, with two 8+ year streaks of missing the playoffs.
This year, the Rams have clawed their way to a division title and fourth-seed finish right after Aaron Donald retired in the offseason. Here’s everything you need to know about the team and its history in the playoffs.
What Is the Rams’ Playoff Win/Loss Record?
Since they first formed into a franchise, the Cleveland/St.Louis/Los Angeles Rams hold a 27-28 record in the playoffs. Those numbers get even better when considering their time in the modern NFL, post-merger, where they have a 24-22 record.
How Many Times Have the Rams Been to the Playoffs?
The Rams have been a mainstay of the league for nearly 90 years. They have 33 postseason appearances, 25 of which were in the post-merger era.
How Many Super Bowl Appearances Do the Rams Have?
The Rams have made it to the Super Bowl five times in their illustrious history. Three of those appearances have come during their time in Los Angeles, with their stint in St. Louis also accounting for two appearances.
How Many Super Bowls Have the Rams Won?
In their five appearances, the Rams have had some incredible Super Bowl performances, snagging victory on two occasions.
The first, in particular, was an extremely surprising season. A revamped roster and offense transformed a 4-12 team into a 13-3 juggernaut later dubbed “The Greatest Show on Turf.”
When Was the Last Time the Rams Made the Super Bowl?
Since their switch back to Los Angeles, the Rams have been one of the more consistent teams in the NFL. They’ve made the playoffs five times in eight seasons, with two Super Bowl appearances. The latest came in 2021, when they beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.
The Rams had been consistently good for a few seasons, but a 12-5 record gave them some hope going into the postseason. They put on incredible postseason performances, starting with Wild Card Weekend and then defeating Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round before edging out the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.
In the Super Bowl, a close contest came to a close thanks to a game-winning sack by Donald on fourth down, securing LA the ball and a victory to win Super Bowl 56.
Cooper Kupp was named the Super Bowl MVP for a 92-yard, two-touchdown performance, including critical plays on the Rams’ final drive to secure the lead. A key fourth-down conversion and the ensuing TD stand out as the biggest of the lot.